Vista Analytical Laboratory

Vista Analytical is the premier environmental laboratory for the determination of dioxins and furans, PCBs, PAHs, PBDEs, PCNs and other semi-volatile organic contaminants. Using the powerful technique of High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) and USEPA, CARB, and NCASI methodologies, Vista accurately analyzes a variety of matrices for clients the world over. Our combination of our unsurpassed technical quality and outstanding customer service distinguishes Vista Analytical Laboratory.

Vista Analytical Laboratory
1104 Windfield Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone: 916.673.1520
Fax: 916.673.0106
info@vista-analytical.com

We are proud to announce Vista Analytical Laboratory has been awarded Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory (DoD-ELAP) accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). Vista has successfully fulfilled the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005, the 2003 NELAC Chapter 5 Standard, and the DoD Quality System Manual (QSM 4.2) according to the Scope of Accreditation located here.The DoD-ELAP accreditation program was developed in 2009 through an inter-agency workgroup and provides specific laboratory accreditation for labs working at Military and Federal sites across the United States. It replaces previous certification programs by the US Army Corps, Navy, and Air Force.

EPA has proposed a new version of EPA Method 1668, Rev. C, for use in Clean Water Act programs to determine compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits or other monitoring requirements. The full title of this proposed rule is "Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants under the Clean Water Act; Analysis and Sampling Procedures."

The proposal adds EPA Method 1668C to 40 CFR 136.3, Table IC. EPA Method 1668C can measure the 209 individual PCB congeners in environmental samples by isotope dilution and internal standard HRGC/HRMS in wastewater, surface water, soil, sediment, biosolids, and tissue matrices.

With over 20 years experience in the analysis of environmental samples for PCB congeners, Vista is now offering EPA Method 1668C, "Chlorinated Biphenyl Congeners in Water, Soil, Sediment, Biosollids, and Tissue by HRGC/HRMS." To view the method, click here.

For more information on the proposed Methods Update Rule, click here.